( 7 reviews )
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Posted: Jul 30 2008
This was a gift to my submariner relative and to quote him "this was at least a 9 out of 10 good read. And for anyone interested in WWII subs and wasn't there, it is a definite 10." It's the story of the Guardfish, but much more. The day to day operation of the boat is explained, such as "blowing the head," (flushing the toliet) and "Qualification" (passing all the tests that earn you the right to remain on a submarine after a 6-month preliminary trial). Tragedy is blended with the comedic aspects of living on a sub and told in first-person that lends an immediacy to the action. The only complaint made by my relative "somebody should have told him (Conner, author) about the operations mistakes he made. But they were few.
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Posted: Nov 29 2007
Mr.Connor's book is boring! He recalls his experiences on the "GARDFISH" which was no "experience" at all. That's 1/3 of the book. He then shares his memories on a repair ship. Another 1/3. Then devotes the final 1/3 to the mistaken sinking of a friendly ship..the rescue of the surviors and the boring trial which followed. Don't buy this book in expectation of reading exciting missions of an US submarine..there isn't any! I cannot encourage anyone to buy this book.
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Posted: Jul 30 2007
Highly recommend to any one interested in WWII sub warfare. Great stories that read well, easy book to follow, and very entertaining.
